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Boss with lions head
Egyptian
Late Period–Roman Imperial Period
332 B.C.–A.D. 337
Findspot: Egypt, Tell Dafana (Daphnae)
Medium/Technique
Glass
Dimensions
D. 4.0 cm
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number87.782
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsUnclassifiable objects – Function unknown
DescriptionAn irregular circular disc formed of irregular shaped spiral twistings; from this rises in high relief a grotesque head with large ring-like mouth and serrated mane, dark gray green mottled and translucent . In good condition except chip or chin.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, North of Tell Dafana (Daphnae), site of the ancient town. Gift of the Egypt Exploration Fund Committee, through Rev. W.C.Winslow, Vice President and Honorable Secretary for America, June 1887. Excavations of 1885-6